Broadband Statistics for Bristol, Bristol
| Broadband Providers | 20 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 941.78 Mbps |
| Average Speed | 33.69 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Glide |
Bristol Internet Service Providers
Bristol residents have run speed tests on 20 broadband providers. This number is 235.57% above the United Kingdom average of 5.96 internet service providers. ISPs available in Bristol include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and BT. The most common broadband provider in Bristol is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 917.62 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 41.58—143.62 Mbps. Bristol's fastest provider is Glide, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 941.78 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Bristol is 33.69 Mbps, which is 2.37% above the The United Kingdom national average of 32.91 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 33.69 Mbps in Bristol.
Broadband Providers
![Spectrum Internet in Bristol]()
208.17 — 242.03 Mbps923.53 Mbps225.91 Mbps- Independent Fibre Networks24.07 — 322.54 Mbps366.46 Mbps40.76 Mbps
![CIX in Bristol]()
37.87 — 246.31 Mbps741.34 Mbps89.55 Mbps![Glide in Bristol]()
59.58 — 183.01 Mbps941.78 Mbps84.05 Mbps![Hyperoptic in Bristol]()
43.18 — 164 Mbps879.68 Mbps58.86 Mbps![Virgin Media in Bristol]()
41.58 — 143.62 Mbps917.62 Mbps62.68 Mbps![TrueSpeed Communications in Bristol]()
49.03 — 106.87 Mbps292.81 Mbps55.93 Mbps![Gigaclear in Bristol]()
44.98 — 99.96 Mbps315.1 Mbps69.47 Mbps![FibreNest in Bristol]()
58.13 — 61.51 Mbps97.94 Mbps58.13 Mbps![BT in Bristol]()
26.34 — 72.34 Mbps937.52 Mbps33.71 Mbps![Zen Internet in Bristol]()
20.42 — 76.44 Mbps476.08 Mbps37.21 Mbps- Kingston Communications25.09 — 60.99 Mbps173.89 Mbps40.38 Mbps
![Vodafone in Bristol]()
25.92 — 58.33 Mbps938.47 Mbps30.65 Mbps![KCOM in Bristol]()
9.49 — 70.64 Mbps93.31 Mbps19.47 Mbps![TalkTalk in Bristol]()
16.86 — 42.64 Mbps573.25 Mbps24.44 Mbps![EE in Bristol]()
10.66 — 40.83 Mbps534.87 Mbps15.36 Mbps![Sky Broadband in Bristol]()
10.13 — 35.76 Mbps369.66 Mbps13.78 Mbps![Plusnet in Bristol]()
9.43 — 32.4 Mbps74.68 Mbps13.32 Mbps![Andrews & Arnold in Bristol]()
6.56 — 35.31 Mbps64.14 Mbps11.87 Mbps![Post Office Broadband in Bristol]()
4.35 — 15.61 Mbps73.74 Mbps5.89 Mbps
Broadband in Bristol
35th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
1st
Best speed range city in Bristol
941.78 Mbps
Bristol's fastest speed
23.71—99.71 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Bristol residents
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Bristol Competitive Broadband Speed Map
How Bristol Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5284.34 Mbps | 31.58—92.44 Mbps | 43.48 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.71—99.71 Mbps | 33.69 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 936.73 Mbps | 22.02—89.57 Mbps | 32.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 16.92—71.32 Mbps | 25.14 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 917.03 Mbps | 18.87—70.07 Mbps | 27.84 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 926.71 Mbps | 18.01—57.79 Mbps | 25.27 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 912.04 Mbps | 12.02—59.62 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 917.75 Mbps | 20.66—84.04 Mbps | 30.77 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 21.01—102.77 Mbps | 33.36 Mbps | Slower |
Bristol Broadband Over Time
How Bristol Compares for Internet Speed in Bristol
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 23.71—99.71 Mbps | 33.69 Mbps | - |
Bristol Internet Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Bristol testing broadband providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Bristol ran 4 internet speed tests per session. Looking at broadband download speeds, if the Bristol resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For broadband speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Bristol's residents, of the internet speed tests we measured, 44.78% were fast, 27.46% slow, and 27.76% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TalkTalk | 20 Apr 2021 23:06:22 | 10 | 7 mins | 18.84 Mbps | 22.87 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 22:59:02 | 2 | 23 secs | 145.97 Mbps | 218.99 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Apr 2021 22:50:57 | 2 | 2 mins | 9.92 Mbps | 4.47 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Apr 2021 22:33:23 | 2 | 20 secs | 4.51 Mbps | 8.46 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 20 Apr 2021 22:25:41 | 2 | 3 mins | 5.3 Mbps | 16.55 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 20 Apr 2021 22:25:21 | 2 | 25 secs | 18.46 Mbps | 20.96 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 22:06:36 | 3 | 14 mins | 152.91 Mbps | 119.45 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:44:28 | 15 | 31 mins | 15.57 Mbps | 15.74 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:47:59 | 3 | 101 secs | 3.46 Mbps | 17.55 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 20 Apr 2021 21:43:07 | 2 | 24 secs | 27.48 Mbps | 32.41 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 20 Apr 2021 21:30:17 | 4 | 8 mins | 72.88 Mbps | 73.22 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:32:53 | 2 | 84 secs | 118.46 Mbps | 144.8 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:27:55 | 5 | 45 secs | 3.77 Mbps | 104.89 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:25:45 | 2 | 25 secs | 86.69 Mbps | 189.7 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 20:59:52 | 3 | 24 mins | 10.07 Mbps | 9.3 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 20 Apr 2021 21:18:16 | 2 | 47 secs | 0.08 Mbps | 0.12 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 20 Apr 2021 21:09:01 | 7 | 2 mins | 14.84 Mbps | 27.73 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 20:57:29 | 11 | 12 mins | 3.14 Mbps | 22.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 20 Apr 2021 21:02:14 | 2 | 4 mins | 19.47 Mbps | 88.08 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 20 Apr 2021 20:38:07 | 2 | 28 mins | 55.34 Mbps | 21.16 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Bristol
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Internet | 923.53 Mbps | 208.17—242.03 Mbps |
| 2 | CIX | 741.34 Mbps | 37.87—246.31 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 941.78 Mbps | 59.58—183.01 Mbps |
| 4 | Independent Fibre Networks | 366.46 Mbps | 24.07—322.54 Mbps |
| 5 | Hyperoptic | 879.68 Mbps | 43.18—164 Mbps |
| 6 | TrueSpeed Communications | 292.81 Mbps | 49.03—106.87 Mbps |
| 7 | Virgin Media | 917.62 Mbps | 41.58—143.62 Mbps |
| 8 | Gigaclear | 315.1 Mbps | 44.98—99.96 Mbps |
| 9 | FibreNest | 97.94 Mbps | 58.13—61.51 Mbps |
| 10 | Kingston Communications | 173.89 Mbps | 25.09—60.99 Mbps |
| 11 | BT | 937.52 Mbps | 26.34—72.34 Mbps |
| 12 | Vodafone | 938.47 Mbps | 25.92—58.33 Mbps |
| 13 | Zen Internet | 476.08 Mbps | 20.42—76.44 Mbps |
| 14 | KCOM | 93.31 Mbps | 9.49—70.64 Mbps |
| 15 | TalkTalk | 573.25 Mbps | 16.86—42.64 Mbps |
| 16 | EE | 534.87 Mbps | 10.66—40.83 Mbps |
| 17 | Andrews & Arnold | 64.14 Mbps | 6.56—35.31 Mbps |
| 18 | Sky Broadband | 369.66 Mbps | 10.13—35.76 Mbps |
| 19 | Plusnet | 74.68 Mbps | 9.43—32.4 Mbps |
| 20 | Post Office Broadband | 73.74 Mbps | 4.35—15.61 Mbps |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Bristol
How many broadband providers in Bristol are there?
Bristol has 20 ISPs tested by its 463,405 residents.
Who is the fastest broadband provider in Bristol?
Glide is the fastest broadband provider in Bristol with 941.78 Mbps, and an average internet speed range of 59.58—183.01 Mbps.
Who is the best internet provider in Bristol?
The best internet provider in Bristol in Spectrum Internet, and their users typically see broadband speeds in the range of 208.17 to 242.03 Mbps.
What is the average internet speed in Bristol?
Users in Bristol see an average internet speed of 23.71 up to 353 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 941.78 Mbps.
Is Virgin Media available in Bristol?
Broadband service from Virgin Media is available in Bristol, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 917.62 Mbps.
Is Sky Broadband available in Bristol?
Broadband service from Sky Broadband is available in Bristol, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 369.66 Mbps.
Is BT available in Bristol?
Broadband service from BT is available in Bristol, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 937.52 Mbps.
Who is the the most popular broadband provider in Bristol?
The broadband provider with the most users in Bristol is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 20 Apr 2021